Austin 'Heavy 12' Van 1928 Date: 10/27/2009 The Austin 'Heavy 12' range were built by the Austin Motor Co Ltd, Birmingham England between 1921 and 1939. Powered by either a 1660 or 1861 cc Straight-4 engine, a "crash" unsynchronised gearbox and magneto electricts. Surviving van models are very rare.
Austin 'Heavy 12' Van 1928 Date: 10/27/2009 The Austin 'Heavy 12' range were built by the Austin Motor Co Ltd, Birmingham England between 1921 and 1939. Powered by either a 1660 or 1861 cc Straight-4 engine, a "crash" unsynchronised gearbox and magneto electricts. Surviving van models are very rare.
Austin 'Heavy 12' Van 1928 Date: 10/27/2009 The Austin 'Heavy 12' range were built by the Austin Motor Co Ltd, Birmingham England between 1921 and 1939. Powered by either a 1660 or 1861 cc Straight-4 engine, a "crash" unsynchronised gearbox and magneto electricts. Surviving van models are very rare.
Austin 'Heavy 12' Van 1928 Date: 10/27/2009 The Austin 'Heavy 12' range were built by the Austin Motor Co Ltd, Birmingham England between 1921 and 1939. Powered by either a 1660 or 1861 cc Straight-4 engine, a "crash" unsynchronised gearbox and magneto electricts. Surviving van models are very rare.
Austin 'Heavy 12' Van 1928 Date: 10/27/2009 The Austin 'Heavy 12' range were built by the Austin Motor Co Ltd, Birmingham England between 1921 and 1939. Powered by either a 1660 or 1861 cc Straight-4 engine, a "crash" unsynchronised gearbox and magneto electricts. Surviving van models are very rare.
Austin A55 panel van Date: 07/12/2008 A55 2-door 10cwt panel van. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin A55 panel van Date: 01/28/2010 A55 2-door 10cwt panel van. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin A55 pick-up Date: 07/12/2008 A55 2-door 10cwt pickup. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin A55 pick-up Date: 07/13/2008 A55 2-door 10cwt pick up in well used condition. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin A55 pick-up Date: 08/19/2009 A55 2-door 10cwt pick up in well used condition. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin A60 panel van 1969 Date: 03/12/2009 The Austin Cambridge light commercial (sold as A40, A50, A55, and A60) by the Austin Motor Company was available from from September 1956 (vans) & from May 1957 (pick-ups) through to 1971.

A60 panel vans were available with 1.6 L B-Series Straight-4 (petrol) or 1.5 L Straight-4 (diesel) engines and 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission.

This example was made in 1969.
Austin A55 panel van Date: 08/19/2009 A55 2-door 10cwt panel van. The Austin Cambridge A55 light commerical range was produced between 1954 - 1971 and fitted with Austin's 1.5 L B-Series engine.
Austin FV Pantechnicon Date: 01/28/2010 This vehicle is badged as Austin but is identical to the Morris FV Series I 1 1/2 ton pantechnicon built between 1948-1954.
Austin VA Date: 08/19/2009 In their search for the ideal parcels van BRS developed the Austin VA, introduced in 1958 and supplied in large numbers until the early seventies. They were built by Star Bodies, the NFC's (owners of BRS) in-house bodybuilder and became known as "Noddy Vans".
Austin Mini van Date: 03/12/2009 Austin Mini van 1969 built by Austin Motor Co later BMC/British Leyland/BL/Rover Group between Jan 1960 and May 1983
BMC FG long wheel-base truck Date: 07/12/2008 BMC FG long wheel-base dropside truck
Bedford CA Caravette Date: 07/12/2008 1952 saw the launch of the Bedford CA light commercial, a range of vans and pick-ups similar in concept and size to (although pre-dating) the Ford Transit of 1965. These were semi-forward control, having a short bonnet with the rear of the engine protruding into the cab. Engines were the Vauxhall-based 1508 cc OHV in-line four (petrol) with the option of a Perkins 4/99 diesel engine later on. Production ended in 1969.
Bedford CA Pick-up Date: 07/12/2008 1952 saw the launch of the Bedford CA light commercial, a range of vans and pick-ups similar in concept and size to (although pre-dating) the Ford Transit of 1965. These were semi-forward control, having a short bonnet with the rear of the engine protruding into the cab. Engines were the Vauxhall-based 1508 cc OHV in-line four (petrol) with the option of a Perkins 4/99 diesel engine later on. Production ended in 1969.
Bedford CA Panel Van Date: 07/12/2008 1952 saw the launch of the Bedford CA light commercial, a range of vans and pick-ups similar in concept and size to (although pre-dating) the Ford Transit of 1965. These were semi-forward control, having a short bonnet with the rear of the engine protruding into the cab. Engines were the Vauxhall-based 1508 cc OHV in-line four (petrol) with the option of a Perkins 4/99 diesel engine later on. Production ended in 1969.
Bedford CA Panel van 1967 Date: 03/14/2009 The Bedford CA was a distinctive pug-nosed vehicle produced between 1952 and 1969 by Vauxhall Motors, Luton, England. It was manufactured in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase forms, each form available in either a 10-12cwt or a 15cwt version.
Bedford CA gown van Date: 08/19/2009 1952 saw the launch of the Bedford CA light commercial, a range of vans and pick-ups similar in concept and size to (although pre-dating) the Ford Transit of 1965. These were semi-forward control, having a short bonnet with the rear of the engine protruding into the cab. Engines were the Vauxhall-based 1508 cc OHV in-line four (petrol) with the option of a Perkins 4/99 diesel engine later on. Production ended in 1969.
Bedford CF Ice Cream Van Date: 10/15/2009 The CF was a model of light/medium light commercial vehicle produced by Bedford Vehicles from 1969 to 1988.

The engine was the well-proven Slant Four engine which was introduced for the Vauxhall FD Victor models in 1967. Apart from an increased engine capacity from the 1598cc and 1759cc units to the 1975cc and 2259cc, the power unit has remained unchanged. A four cylinder Perkins diesel unit could be specified for an extra £130.00 (1969).

Several different gearboxes were used, namely the Vauxhall 3 speed, 4 speed, Bedford 4-speed, ZF 4 speed, ZF 5-speed and the General Motors automatic. The Laycock type of overdrive was available to order or on the later Vauxhall 4-speed models.

There were three CF1 body styles. A standard panel van which was intended to rival the Ford Transit; the special van body (essentially a self-contained cab with a general-purpose chassis onto which a wide range of custom-built bodies or beds could be built), and the Dormobile (caravanette).
Bedford TK flat bed truck Date: 07/12/2008 The Bedford TK range replaced the S type in 1959. Available with 4 and 6 cylinder petrol and diesel engines the TK was the quintessential light truck in the UK through most of the 1960s and 1970s.
Commer Q15 Date: 06/29/2010 1949 Commer Q15 (15cwt), originally a flat-bed, now with a Luton van body.

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
Commer Q15 Date: 06/29/2010 1949 Commer Q15 (15cwt), originally a flat-bed, now with a Luton van body.

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
Commer Q15 Date: 06/29/2010 1949 Commer Q15 (15cwt), originally a flat-bed, now with a Luton van body.

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
Commer Cob van Commer Cob van Date: 07/12/2008 The Commer Cob was a van derivative of the Hillman Minx produced in the 1950's.

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
Commer Cob panel van Date: 01/28/2010 The Commer Cob was a van derivative of the Hillman Minx produced in the 1950's.

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
Commer KC Walk-Thru van Date: 07/12/2008 Commer KC Walk-Thru van

The Commer company was originally formed in 1905 as the Commercial Car Company based in small premises in Lavender Hill, South London. In order to go into volume production a site was bought at Biscot Road, Biscot, Luton, where production of the first truck, the 3 ton RC type started in 1907. In 1926, after being in receivership several times, Commer was taken over by Humber Cars, which then in 1931 became part of the Rootes Group. Ultimately The Rootes Group was taken over by Chrysler. Production ceased in 1979.
ERF LV 1968 dropside truck Date: 03/14/2009 1968 ERF LV dropside truck
Ford Transit Mk 1 Pick up Date: 07/12/2008 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.
Ford Transit Mk1 Caravette Date: 07/12/2008 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include?: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.

Ford Transit Mk1 panel van Date: 07/12/2008 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.
Ford Transit Mk1 panel van Date: 07/12/2008 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.

The model shown has sliding front doors.
Ford Transit Mk1 panel van Date: 08/19/2009 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include?: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.
Ford Transit Mk1 panel van Date: 01/28/2010 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.

The model shown has sliding front doors.
Ford Transit Mk1 panel van Date: 01/28/2010 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.
Ford Transit Mk2 panel van lwb Date: 03/14/2009 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 2 Transits were built between 1978 and 1986
Ford Transit Mk2 panel van swb Date: 03/14/2009 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 2 Transits were built between 1978 and 1986
Ford Transit Minibus Date: 08/19/2009 The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe, from 1965 to the present day. Variants include: 3-/4-door Panel van, 2-door Pickup, 4-door Minibus, 4-door Crew cab, 2-door Chassis with V4, V6 Petrol and Diesel engines. UK Mark 1 Transits were built between 1965 and 1978.
Ford D800 series truck Date: 08/19/2009 Ford of Europe D800 series cabbed truck chassis with box truck body
Morris Cowley pick up Date: 07/12/2008 The Morris Cowley, was a smaller model to the famous Bullnose Morris Oxford. Introduced in 1919 and originally `powered by a White & Poppe engine, which gave way to an 11.9hp Continental unit shortly afterwards. Soon Morris approached the Coventry branch of the French armaments & motor manufacturer, Hotchkiss, who were to manufacture a modified version of the Continental engine and gearbox for Morris cars before being subsequently acquired by Morris in 1923.

The rugged qualities & reliability of these cars was to see a good number survive into old age and, following WW11, conversions into pick-up trucks were not uncommon, often carried out by farmers & local garages etc.

The Morris Cowley pick-up shown is a conversion from a 1930 Cowley car.
Morris Y Type Van 1944 Ex Post Office - front Date: 12/03/2008 1944 Morris Y Type van (Ex Post Office), very rare van today, only three known of in the UK. Just finishing re-commissioning - copyright Mark T Boldry
Morris Y Type Van 1944 Ex Post Office - top view Date: 12/03/2008 1944 Morris Y Type van (Ex Post Office), very rare van today, only three known of in the UK. Just finishing re-commissioning - copyright Mark T Boldry
Morris LC5 light truck Date: 07/12/2008 Morris LC5 light flat back truck
Morris FV 1950 Date: 03/12/2009 Morris Comercial FV 1950 built by Morris Commercial Cars Limited, Adderley Park, Birmingham. FV-series (Series I) were built between 1948 and 1954
Morris FV Pantechnicon Date: 07/12/2008 Morris FV series (Series I) 1948-1954 pantechnion
Morris LD Post Office parcels van Date: 07/12/2008 Morris LD 1-ton Post Office parcels van
Morris FG drop side truck Date: 07/12/2008 Morris Commercial Series III FG circa 1960
Morris FG tow truck Date: 07/12/2008 Morris Commercial Series III FG circa 1960

Morris FG 1960-1968
Also sold as Austin S200 and 404
Renamed BMC FG 1968-1970
Renamed Leyland FG 1970-early 1980s

FG truck with payload ratings ranging from 1½ tons to 5 tons

This example appears in "Heartbeat" on ITV
Morris FG tow truck Date: 01/28/2010 Morris Commercial Series III FG circa 1960

Morris FG 1960-1968
Also sold as Austin S200 and 404
Renamed BMC FG 1968-1970
Renamed Leyland FG 1970-early 1980s

FG truck with payload ratings ranging from 1½ tons to 5 tons

This example appears in "Heartbeat" on ITV
Morris FG Series III Date: 07/12/2008 Morris Commercial Series III FG

Morris FG 1960-1968
Also sold as Austin S200 and 404
Renamed BMC FG 1968-1970
Renamed Leyland FG 1970-early 1980s

FG truck with payload ratings ranging from 1½ tons to 5 tons

The version shown is badged as Morris, was built in 1960 and is a catering van.
Morris FG Series III Date: 07/12/2008 Morris Commercial Series III FG

Morris FG 1960-1968
Also sold as Austin S200 and 404
Renamed BMC FG 1968-1970
Renamed Leyland FG 1970-early 1980s

FG truck with payload ratings ranging from 1½ tons to 5 tons

The version shown is badged as Morris, was built in 1960 and is a catering van.
Morris Minor 6cwt pick-up Date: 07/12/2008 The Morris Minor was the work of a team led by Alec Issigonis. The Minor was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. In 1952, the Minor line was updated with an Austin-designed 0.8 L (803 cc/49 in³) overhead valve A-Series engine and the pick-up variant introduced.
Morris Minor panel van Date: 01/28/2010 The Morris Minor was the work of a team led by Alec Issigonis. The Minor was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, on 20 September 1948. In 1952, the Minor line was updated with an Austin-designed 0.8 L (803 cc/49 in³) overhead valve A-Series engine and the panel van variant introduced.
Morris J4 panel van Date: 07/12/2008 The Morris Commercial J4 10-cwt forward control van (driver's cab on top of the engine) was launched by the Morris Commercial subsidiary of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1960 & produced with two facelifts until 1974, available with the B-series petrol engine in 1622cc form & also with a 1500cc diesel.
Morris J4 panel van Date: 08/19/2009 The Morris Commercial J4 10-cwt forward control van (driver's cab on top of the engine) was launched by the Morris Commercial subsidiary of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1960 & produced with two facelifts until 1974, available with the B-series petrol engine in 1622cc form & also with a 1500cc diesel.
Sherpa panel van Mark 1 1975 Date: 01/22/2010 Originally developed by British Leyland the model was launched in 1974 & called the Leyland Van. In 1975 it was renamed the Leyland Sherpa. The Sherpa was made by Morris & later Freight Rover. The initial range of vans were 185, 215 & 240 versions (where 185 denotes a GVW of 1.85 tons, etc)
Sherpa panel van Mark 1 1975 Date: 01/22/2010 Originally developed by British Leyland the model was launched in 1974 & called the Leyland Van. In 1975 it was renamed the Leyland Sherpa. The Sherpa was made by Morris & later Freight Rover. The initial range of vans were 185, 215 & 240 versions (where 185 denotes a GVW of 1.85 tons, etc)
VW Camper van Date: 01/28/2010 The Volkswagen Type 2 was a van introduced in 1950 and was one of the first 'forward control' vans in which the driver was placed above the front wheels. Volkswagen Westfalia Campers were conversions of Volkswagen Type 2, in production from the early 1950s until 2003.
VW split-screen CamperVan Date: 03/12/2009 VW split-screen campervan built between 1950 - 1967. The Volkswagen Type 2 was a van introduced in 1950 and was one of the first 'forward control' vans in which the driver was placed above the front wheels. Volkswagen Westfalia Campers were conversions of Volkswagen Type 2, in production from the early 1950s until 2003.
Dumper truck - unknown maker Date: 01/22/2010 Possibly Thwaites. Specialist UK dumper manufacturer Thwaites Ltd is located in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. Thwaites started life in the English Midlands after the Second World War.
Dumper truck - unknown maker Date: 01/22/2010 Possibly Thwaites. Specialist UK dumper manufacturer Thwaites Ltd is located in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. Thwaites started life in the English Midlands after the Second World War.
Dumper Truck - unknown maker Date: 01/22/2010 Could be Benford. Now Terex Benford, based in Coventry, have been making construction equipment since WW2.
Dumper Truck - unknown maker Date: 01/22/2010 Could be Benford. Now Terex Benford, based in Coventry, have been making construction equipment since WW2.
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